Municipal Certificate Of Need Applications
| Bureau of EMS Policy Statement | |
|---|---|
| Policy Statement # | 01-06 |
| Date | 06/26/01 |
| Subject | Re: Municipal Certificate Of Need Applications |
| Supercedes/Updates | 97-01 |
If a municipality, as defined by Article 1 of the General Municipal Law, wishes to obtain operating authority in order to establish and operate either an Advanced Life Support First Response Service (ALSFR) or an Ambulance Service under the provisions of Public Health Law Section 3008(7).a, the municipality must complete the following steps:
- The municipality must file a written request with the State Emergency Medical Services Council (SEMSCO). The request must be sent to the SEMSCO in care of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) and must include the following items:
- A certified copy of the local law, ordinance or resolution from the municipal legislative body empowering the municipality to establish and operate an EMS service. The local law, ordinance or resolution should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- A statement of need;
- A statement establishing the type of service (ie. ALS-FR or Ambulance);
- A statement declaring the area to be served; and
- The date the resolution is to take effect.
- A letter from the chief executive officer of the municipality requesting Public Health Law Operating Authority as a certified ALS-FR or ambulance service.
- A complete Application for EMS Operating Certificate, a map identifying the area of operation (geography to be served may not exceed the boundaries of the applying municipality). and evidence that the service meets or exceeds all New York State Department of Health applicable standards.
- If the municipality intends on providing Advanced Life Support, it must apply to the appropriate Regional Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (REMAC) and be approved. The approval letter from the REMAC must be included in the submission.
- If the municipality intends to contract with another EMS provider for service, the filing should include copies of signed contracts or agreements.
- If the municipality intends to operate an ALS-FR, the filing must include a transport agreement with an appropriately authorized ambulance service.
- The filing for a municipal service must be sent to the following address by certified mail or other return receipt delivery:
New York State EMS Council
c/o Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Operations Unit
New York State Department of Health
Hedley Park Place - 433 River Street
Troy, N.Y. 12180
- The ALSFR or Ambulance Service will be issued a Certificate of Operating Authority upon completion of a full service inspection to be conducted by the Department's appropriate regional office. The full service inspection may not take place before the filing is complete, received and reviewed by the Bureau of EMS.
- Upon successful completion of the inspection and receipt of the NYS DOH Operating Certificate, the service may begin operation. The municipality shall be granted operating authority for a period of two years from the date the request is received by the Bureau of EMS.
- Prior to the expiration of the municipal ALSFR or Ambulance Service (two years from the date of the original filing with SEMSCO) a complete application for New Ambulance or ALSFR Service must be received by the appropriate REMSCO for determination of need pursuant to PHL 3008. It is strongly recommended that the municipality file the application for a new service at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the original certificate.
NOTE: The municipality is responsible for this service even if they enter into contracts with another agency to provide EMS.
Please request applications or direct requests for information or questions to the Bureau of EMS, Operations Unit at 518-402-0996.
Issued By:
Edward Wronski, Director
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services